on solid ground

1. Literally, above and supported by stable, firm ground. After 13 hours on a plane, I am beyond thrilled to be back on solid ground. I was suddenly struck by vertigo. I knew I was standing on solid ground, yet the room kept spinning.

2. By extension, in a position of stability. I feel like I'm finally on solid ground again now that I've got a new job. We need to get the company back on solid ground ASAP, or else we'll seriously have to consider layoffs.

See also: ground, on, solid

See also:

be on solid ground
shift (one's) ground
shift ground
shift your ground
get (something) off the ground
get off the ground
above ground
in the ground
to ground
hit the ground

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